The iRacing Champions League Midget National Tour continues its third season this week as the series travels to Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55. The Missouri bullring is one of the most demanding tracks on the calendar, where tight corners and constant pressure test drivers lap after lap. Following an action-packed opener at Kern County, the championship race is already heating up.

Recapping Round 1 at Kern County

Season 3 began at Kern County Raceway Park, where fans witnessed a thrilling three-way duel for the win. Aidan Strawberry emerged victorious, pulling ahead late to secure the opening-round victory and take the early points lead. Just behind, Gavyn Krupp and Craig Silby finished on his heels, leaving the standings incredibly tight heading into I-55. With the entire top nine separated by only eight points, every lap at Pevely carries extra weight.

A Look Back: I-55 in Tour History

The Midget National Tour has made two previous stops at I-55, each producing a very different storyline:

  • Season 1 (Dec 29, 2022): Jordan Richards charged from ninth on the grid to win in a 15-lap feature that saw three different leaders and two lead changes. His come-from-behind drive remains one of the tour’s most memorable victories.

  • Season 2 (Mar 10, 2024): Maison Cofffey started from pole and delivered a flawless flag-to-flag performance, leading all 18 laps in a caution-free race. The win was an important milestone in his championship season.

Those results highlight I-55’s unpredictable nature—sometimes producing heroic charges from the back, other times rewarding the fastest qualifier with a clean sweep.

What to Expect in Round 2

With points so tight after Kern, Round 2 has the potential to shuffle the standings dramatically. The bullring layout leaves little room for error, and lapped traffic often plays a role in deciding outcomes. Whether it produces another dominant wire-to-wire win or a charge from deep in the field, one thing is certain: I-55 will be pivotal in shaping the early-season narrative.

📋 Past Results at I-55

Season 1 – December 29, 2022 (15 Laps, 3 Leaders, 2 Lead Changes)

  1. (9) Jordan Richards – Led 10 laps

  2. (2) Justin R. Knutson – Led 4 laps

  3. (8) Brandon Holtmeier – Led 1 lap

  4. (6) David Rains

  5. (4) Garron Brimmer

  6. (10) Tucker Halliday

  7. (12) Austin Holder

  8. (7) Waylon Vining

  9. (11) Grant Williams

  10. (1) Shane Meyer

  11. Glenn Reinhart (Provisional)

  12. Aidan Strawberry (Provisional)

Season 2 – March 10, 2024 (18 Laps, 1 Leader, 0 Lead Changes)

  1. (1) Maison Cofffey – Led all 18 laps

  2. (4) Caden Kvapil

  3. (3) Aiden Price

  4. (5) Colton Zimmer

  5. (7) Aidan Strawberry

  6. (12) Brandon Holtmeier

  7. (10) Nate Ervin

  8. (9) Ian Logan

  9. (6) Brenden McGlothlin

  10. (11) Matt W. George

  11. (8) Craig Silby

  12. (2) Ryan Hodge

  13. (13) Madilyn Carroll